Set aside this weekend to visit the Chapultepec Corn Fair! This event will celebrate corn in a big way with a variety of activities ranging from workshops to panel discussions and an exhibition and sale of products and items inspired by this staple food. Admission is free.
The fair will be held at the Los Pinos Cultural Complex (Molino del Rey 252, First Section of Chapultepec Forest, Miguel Hidalgo borough). According to a press release from the Ministry of Culture, the event seeks to recognize the nutritional, cultural, social, and historical importance of corn.
When is the Chapultepec Corn Fair?
The event will last two days: September 26 and 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On both days, there will be activities such as a workshop on open-source seed conservation, as well as talks about corn and its role in Mexican cuisine. You’ll also learn more about corn through traditional knowledge.
As for food, the Cocinas de Humo area will offer all kinds of corn-based dishes. The menu will range from quesadillas and street-style tacos to carnitas gorditas, pozole, and barbacoa.
The best part is that you’ll also be able to buy a variety of products and items such as tortillas, corn figurines, snacks, and even corn whiskey. The program will be announced in a few days via the venue’s official social media accounts.
Don’t miss this event, which will pay tribute to one of Mexico’s most iconic foods.
